Description

5-Methoxy-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure with both aldehyde and methoxy functional groups makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a probe or linker in bioconjugation chemistry and the development of biochemical tools.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in universities and CROs for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical spaces.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of more complex, functionalized imidazopyridine derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methoxy-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	881841-58-3
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 5-Methoxy-2-formylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde, 5-methoxy-; 881841-58-3; 5-Methoxyimidazo(1,2-a)pyridine-2-carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Methoxy-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, NMR, and MS is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation and oxidative degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.